Child Desertion Legal Clarification

Summary

In Louisiana, child desertion charges are typically directed at the person responsible for the childs care. If someone was unaware of the childs presence, it is important to provide evidence such as testimony from the responsible roommate, communication records showing lack of awareness, medical records if the person was sick, or witness statements confirming the person was asleep and unaware. This evidence can help demonstrate lack of knowledge and involvement in the situation.

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In Louisiana if someone was sleeping and a child was dropped off with a roommate to baby sitting and got outside on his own and cops spotted child is it legal to charge both people with child desertion when one person never knew the child was there and was sleeping and sick
In Louisiana, child desertion charges typically focus on the person responsible for the child's care at the time. If someone was unaware of the child's presence and was not responsible for their care, it would be crucial to present evidence demonstrating their lack of knowledge and involvement.
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What would be examples of evidence
Hi there! Here are some examples of evidence that could help demonstrate your lack of knowledge and involvement in such a situation:
- Testimony from the roommate who was responsible for the child
- Any communication (texts, calls) showing you were unaware of the child's presence
- Proof of your sleeping condition (medical records if you were sick)
- Witness statements confirming you were asleep and unaware
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